Junior Legal Counsel

Skylum allows millions of photographers to make incredible images faster. Our award-winning software automates photo editing with the power of AI yet leaves all the creative control in the hands of the artist.
Join us on our mission to make photo editing enjoyable, easy, and accessible to anyone. You’ll be developing products with innovative technologies, providing value and inspiration for customers, and getting inspired in return.

Thanks to our incredible team of experts, we've built a collaborative space where you can constantly develop and grow in a supportive way. At the same time, we believe in the freedom to be creative. Our work schedule is flexible, and we trust you to give your best while we provide you with everything you need to make work hassle-free. Skylum is proud to be a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine not only with words but with actions. We regularly donate to various organizations to help speed up the Ukrainian victory. 

We are looking for Junior Legal Counsel. This role supports the company’s legal function across contract management, compliance, corporate structuring, and day-to-day operational matters. The position is well suited for a motivated lawyer at the beginning of their career who is ready to work in an international business environment and grow into a broader in‑house counsel role.

Role overview

The Junior Legal Counsel will assist senior counsel in drafting and reviewing legal documents, maintaining contract workflows, and ensuring legal compliance in multiple jurisdictions. The role requires strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

Requirements:

• Completed legal education;
• Relevant experience with international business, law firm is a plus;
• Ukrainian - native, English —  Upper-Intermediate and higher 

Key responsibilities

• Set up and administer e-signature accounts (e.g., DocuSign) and ensure proper use across the company.
• Arrange and maintain the contracts database, including proper filing, version control, and access rights.
• Track and manage new and existing contracts, monitor expiry/renewal dates, and timely inform responsible managers.
• Conduct legal research, including product and mobile app compliance, and prepare clear, structured summaries for internal use.

What we offer:

For personal growth:

• A chance to work with a strong team and a unique opportunity to make substantial contributions to our award-winning photo editing tools;

• An educational allowance to ensure that your skills stay sharp;
• English and German classes to strengthen your capabilities and widen your knowledge.

For comfort:

• A great environment where you’ll work with true professionals and amazing colleagues whom you’ll call friends quickly;

• The choice of working remotely or in our office space located on Podil, equipped with everything you might need for productive and comfortable work.

For health:

• Medical insurance;

• Twenty-one days of paid sick leave per year;
• Healthy fruit snacks full of vitamins to keep you energized.

For leisure:

• Twenty-one days of paid vacation per year;
• Fun times at our frequent team-building activities;
• Hobby allowance to make your leisure time more interesting;
• Corporate events at least two times per year.